How much does an EOR cost in Sri Lanka?

Listed starting fees run from $199/mo (Skuad) to $599/mo (Deel and Remote) per employee as of Oct 2026, with Multiplier from $459/mo billed annually. That's on top of salary and employer contributions.

What does the employer pay on top of salary in Sri Lanka?

Employers pay 12% of total earnings into the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) and 3% into the Employees' Trust Fund (ETF). Employees put in 8% to EPF. Deel estimates total employer cost at about 15.6% of salary including its own liability fee.

Do I need a Sri Lankan company to hire there?

Not if you use an EOR. The EOR is the legal employer through its own or a partner entity, while you manage the work.

What's the minimum wage in Sri Lanka?

The national minimum wage is Rs 30,000 a month (Rs 1,200 a day) from 1 Jan 2026. Wages boards may set higher rates for some trades.

Best EOR

Best EOR for hiring in Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka has English-speaking finance, accounting and IT talent, concentrated in Colombo. Employing people directly means registering a company, then handling EPF (12% employer) and ETF (3% employer) contributions, income tax withholding and local labor rules. An EOR takes that on for a monthly fee per person. Here are four providers that list Sri Lanka, with starting prices from their own websites. This is general information, not legal or tax advice.

Provider	EOR price from	Global coverage	Contractor option	Sri Lanka notes	Get started
Deel	$599/mo	130+ countries (EOR)	From $49/mo	Estimates employer cost at about 15.6% of salary (EPF 12%, ETF 3%, plus a 0.6% liability fee); says hires can start in as little as 3 days	Get started with DeelReferral link
Remote	$599/mo	90+ countries (EOR)	From $29/mo	Says it owns its own legal entity in Sri Lanka	Get started with Remote
Multiplier	$459/mo billed annually ($499/mo monthly), standard list price	160+ countries	Contractor of Record from $400/mo	Sri Lanka EOR page live; Multiplier adjusts pricing in some countries, so confirm	Get started with Multiplier
Skuad (Payoneer Workforce Management)	From $199/mo	160+ countries (own and partner entities)	Agent of Record from $99/mo; contractor payments from $19/mo	Sri Lanka page says statutory contributions and gratuity accrual are charged separately at cost	Get started with Skuad

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Who each is best for

Lowest listed fee: Skuad, from $199/mo.
Mid-priced with annual billing: Multiplier, from $459/mo (check the Sri Lanka price).
Big all-in-one platforms: Deel or Remote, both from $599/mo. Remote says it has its own entity in Sri Lanka and is cheaper for contractors.

Budget tip: the EOR fee sits on top of salary and the employer's EPF and ETF contributions. See the Colombo page for minimum wages and employer costs, or the Sri Lanka country guide.

Operator's note

EOR or your own entity?

For a first hire or a small team in a new country, an EOR is usually the faster, lower-risk way in: no company to register, no local payroll to run, and an easier exit if plans change. Your own entity starts to pay off once the team is stable and you're sure you're staying. In Sri Lanka, also ask each provider how they handle terminations under local law before you sign.

Deciding between Deel and Remote? See the side-by-side → · All EOR comparisons →

Common questions

Sources: Deel Sri Lanka · Deel pricing · Remote Sri Lanka · Remote pricing · Multiplier Sri Lanka · Multiplier pricing · Skuad Sri Lanka · Skuad pricing · Central Bank of Sri Lanka: EPF · ETF Board: employers' FAQ. Checked Oct 2026.